The second I laid eyes on the Damask Stamp set from Flourishes, I knew it would look divine stamped onto organza. I had an organza scrap in my craft room and tried it out, loving the results. I decided to make a bag to hold an ensemble of "quick to make" cards. The ensemble includes enough supplies to make at least 6 quick cards. There are 6 blank cards and 12 medallions to be used interchangeably. Foam tape is already applied to the back of each medallion so that they need only be selected and applied before putting into a package or the mail. The card size is 4" x 4" and is really meant to be that type of card you include when you’re sending a package, but with the correct size envelope they can be mailed.
The occasions for the quick cards are Congratulations, New Baby, New Home, Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, Best Wishes, Thank You and For You. Selecting the sentiments was an easy task, thanks to the Flourished Words set that grace each medallion.
Although it very easily could have been a sewing project, I decided to make it "no-sew" project and seamed the sides and top with red sticky tape. I cut a piece of organza 6" x 15" and stamped the damask stamp 4 times. Dye based ink will not work on organza (ask me how I know that!), so I used Brilliance Pearlescent Beige. First I put two large or jumbo eyelets about 2" down from then top, then applied one piece of red sticky tape on each side and burnished the seams with my finger. I then applied one long piece of red sticky tape around the top which I then turned down two inches creating a casing for the ribbon. I burnished the casing with my finger to seal the seam and then used a blunt embroidery needle to thread the ribbon and voila!, the bag was done.
This set is such a staple to my collection. These are cards I can continue to whip up quickly and have on hand for little packages that I send out all the time! I’m looking forward to making the bag again, but this time and since it is only three seams, I’ll try it out on my Sew Mini.
Supplies:
Stamps: Flourishes Damask Background, Flourished Words
Paper: Cottonwood – The Paper Company, Tan – Coredinations
Ink: Brilliance Pearlescent Beige
Accessories: Organza, Satin Ribbon, Large or Jumbo Eyelets, Gold Brads, Nestabilities
Happy stamping! Be sure to share the passion of your craft with others. What joy to receive a gift made by hand!
Such a wonderful card with saying, we need more gardeners in the world……
Beautiful card. Beautiful saying.
~~Diane~~
Oh Becca, this card is not only beautiful, it is heart warming !! I love every detail as always. Your collection of sentiments is just outstanding – I want to come and play in your stamp room !! :)
I so enjoy coming to your blog – thanks for the daily inspiration !
Your cards are outstanding! I love this one, and really like the saying. Beautiful job.
So pretty Becca!! The sentiment is beautiful!! Hope you have a great day! The rain has been pouring here in London, Ontario since early this morning. A good day to iron and stamp.
Janine
Everything is so pretty from the paper to the sentiment :). Great stamp and I agree about the sentiment- it’s awesome.
~Barb
Hi Becca,
Again I say thanks for all of your inspiration. This card is so good.
Can I ask you what glue you use to fasten the little jewels…seed embellishements, etc.
It is raining here in Ajax Ontario, so a great day to hide away and try out your wonderful idea’s
Have a wonderful day.
Bonnie
Just stunning!! Love the colors, the image and the sentiment!!!
Awesome card and your blog is filled with amazing stuff!
Love your work!!!
Just too cute!
What a great stamp set! Love the dp :-)
Good evening, Becca. Another beautiful card, beautifully colour co-ordinated. Your matting and layering are just so perfect -I love it!!
This is adorable!! Love the images and the coloring is perfect!! GREAT card!
Becca,
Adorable card, and beautiful watercoloring. I wonder if the Zig markers are the only ones that you can watercolor with. I am wishing I knew how, if you have time, would you mind explaining it on your blog? Thanks for the inspiration, still loving your blog.
Lisa
I think I have those boots! *giggle* Love the gratitude sentiment, too.
again you out did yourself, beautiful!!!
Adorable!
What a sweet and happy card, Becca! (just like the one who created it, I would suspect ;)
so sweet, such pretty paper and the image is perfect with the sentiment! love the softness in the coloring!
love the paper pink is one of my fav. colors. the sentiment is really uplifting. tfs.
hugs kay
This is absolutely beautiful. Your water coloring is breathtaking. You really have got the technique down. Elizabeth Bead Diva
I love the card, dear Becca.
I wish it was raining here today it hardly ever rains in San Diego until January and probably then what most would call showers we call rain :)
Beautifully done, Becca.
Cathy B.
Oh Becca, once again something beautiful that you’ve created! I just love to check out your blog and see your beautiful creations. You are such and inspiration to me!
Hugs,
Joani
Becca, this card just warms the heart! (I’m a gardener)
So pretty! Love that welly stamp! And love the subtle colouring. Gorgeous!
Chris xx
Becky
Hello from sunny South Africa. Your work reflects the work of a truly creative and blessed spirit. I see a certain gentleness coming through. You are such an inspiration to me. Take care.
Darling….